Dubai: The United States and Iran appear closer than they have been in months to a possible agreement that could halt the war in the Middle East and ease tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. But despite optimistic statements from President Donald Trump and signals from Tehran, major questions rema»»»

From January to March 2026, Kyrgyzstan exported 152.8 tons of honey, valued at 37.3 million soms ($426,600). This figure demonstrates growing demand for domestic honey in foreign markets and the expanding export potential of Kyrgyz beekeepers. The Ministry of Agriculture reported. Compared to the s»»»

London: Britain was set to break its record for the hottest day in May on Monday, the national weather agency predicted, as the country sweltered in an "unprecedented" heatwave. "Today will be the hottest day in May in the UK in our temperature records, with highs of 35 degrees Celsius expected," t»»»

The six retail parks have a total gross leasable area (GLA) of 126,000 square meters, which adds to AFI Romania’s current portfolio and strengthens the company’s position in the country’s retail sector. The acquisition reflects the company’s strategic direction to expand its existing portfolio in R»»»

Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s national airline, Saudia, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, becoming the first carrier in the Middle East and Africa to receive the extra long-range narrow-body aircraft. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The delivery marks a key addit»»»

Dubai: UAE motorists could see fuel prices rise for a fourth consecutive month in June, although the increase is expected to be far smaller than the sharp jumps recorded earlier this year. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The reason is simple: oil »»»

China's leader Xi Jinping met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on Monday, state media reported, as diplomatic efforts by several countries to formally end the Iran war drag on. The high-level meeting, reported by state news agency Xinhua, followed Sharif's talks earlier in t»»»

Britain was set to break its record for the hottest day in May on Monday, the national weather agency predicted, as the country sweltered in an "unprecedented" heatwave. "Today will be the hottest day in May in the UK in our temperature records, with highs of 35 degrees Celsius expected," the Met O»»»

Kyrgyzstan reduced its purchases of imported coal by 81.4 percent, but increased lignite exports by 67.5 percent. Uzbekistan remains the main buyer of domestic fuel. Data from the National Statistical Committee say. From January to March 2026, Kyrgyzstan exported 294,048.6 tons of coal worth 1, 241»»»

By the time many people think seriously about bone health, age-related bone loss is probably already happening. The foods and drinks you consume throughout life have a substantial impact on your future bone health - so it’s never too early to optimize your diet to support your skeleton. Building an»»»

DUBAI: Lebanon marked its Resistance and Liberation Day on Monday against the backdrop of continued Israeli strikes and fresh displacement in the country’s south, with officials saying the anniversary could not be fully celebrated while parts of Lebanese territory remain under attack. The national »»»

A delegation from the Ministry of National Defence of Romania, led by Minister Radu Miruta, was on a working visit on Friday to the Romanian detachment 'Carpathian Vipers', deployed at the Siauliai Air Base in Lithuania.On the sidelines of the visit, Minister Radu Miruta will hold a bilateral meeti»»»

TEHRAN (Sputnik) - The issues of managing the Strait of Hormuz are not included in the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States, they will be resolved by the coastal countries, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday. "Concerning the Strait of Hormuz i»»»

Rescuers pulled two more construction workers from the wreckage of a collapsed nine-story hotel before dawn Monday, but both later died, deepening fears for at least 20 others still believed trapped beneath tonnes of concrete, twisted steel, and shattered scaffolding, rescuers said. The unfinished »»»

Dubai: In a humanitarian initiative launched ahead of Eid Al Adha, Dubai’s Rental Disputes Center (RDC), in partnership with the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Establishment, has settled Dh3.5 million in rental-related liabilities to secure the release of 54 inmates and reunite them with»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Al-Manar correspondent in southern Lebanon reports Israeli drone strike on the town of Harouf 25-05-2026 11:43 AM Latest News Urgent News I»»»

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday that progress has been made in negotiations with Iran, while tampering expectations that there was a forth coming announcement about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. File Photo by Tom Brenner/UPI | License Photo May 25 (UPI) -- Secretary of Stat»»»

Dubai has rolled out a clear parking and transport plan for Eid Al Adha 2026, offering motorists several days of free parking across the city alongside adjusted public transport services to manage increased holiday traffic. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply cl»»»

Kyrgyzstan’s Finance Minister, Ruslan Suinaliev, told reporters about the allocation of large sums from the national budget to the country’s regions. The funds will be used for the construction of social facilities, preparation for Shanghai Cooperation Organization events, and mudflow relief. Accor»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli warplanes strike southern Lebanese towns of Yuhmor Al-Shaqeef, Al-Mansouri and Qlayle: Al-Manar correspondent 25-05-2026 11:41 AM L»»»

Multiple sclerosis is a condition defined by its unpredictability. For thousands of people living with this chronic neurological disease across the Gulf region, the journey from the first symptom to long-term management is often fraught with uncertainty. It is a journey that tests not only the resi»»»

The group’s commander has reported to Defense Minister Belousov on measures to link up UAV units to satellite communication stations. The defense chief also presented commendations to three formations for collective heroism and valor.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgradi»»»

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday said Israel's withdrawal from the country's south was a "non-negotiable" demand that authorities would pursue through negotiations, days ahead of a new round of talks in Washington. In a statement commemorating Israel's previous withdrawal from south Lebanon»»»

Indian refiners turned to imports from Latin America and Africa after supplies from the Middle East were disrupted as the Israeli-US war on Iran restricted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, data provided by trade sources show. Refiners in the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer bought m»»»

The Administration of the President of Kyrgyzstan stated that, at present, there are no citizens in the country holding the positions of public advisor or public assistant to the head of state. According to presidential press secretary Askat Alagozov, the statement was made after some individuals w»»»

Abu Dhabi: Cities across the UAE have unveiled extensive Eid Al Adha decorations and operational plans ahead of the holiday, with municipalities rolling out illuminated streets, expanded slaughterhouse services and enhanced public safety measures as residents prepare for the festive period. Al Ain »»»

As of 2026, there area 1,831 greenhouse farms operating in Kyrgyzstan, covering a total area of ​​298.1 hectares. The country’s greenhouse sector development is unevenly distributed across regions, with a significant concentration in the southern regions. The Ministry of Agriculture reported. Accor»»»

The new free trade agreement between the UK and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will deepen an already booming channel of trade and investment between corporates on both sides of the corridor. The UK and the six countries of the GCC are not starting from zero. They are already deeply connected t»»»

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s real estate sector remained resilient in the first quarter of 2026 despite regional tensions, supported by structural demand drivers, regulatory reforms and continued investor confidence, according to CBRE. In its latest market review, the real estate consultancy said the Kin»»»

Dubai: MBC Shahid has acquired global rights to Lebanese comedian John Achkar’s stand-up special “AAM JARRIB (Tryin’)” as part of a wider partnership with Front Row to produce six Arabic comedy specials for streaming audiences. On Monday, the official poster artwork and trailer for the show was rel»»»

CAIRO: A deal appears to be emerging between the United States and Iran to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz, and US President Donald Trump over the weekend said it had been “largely negotiated.” It is not clear when or how the deal might be finalized and when its various parts will take ef»»»

Best Life Fertility Center has received accreditation from the Emirates International Accreditation Centre (EIAC), marking an important milestone in its commitment to clinical excellence, laboratory quality, and patient safety in the UAE. The achievement reflects the increasing focus on internation»»»

Speaking on Bulgarian National Television on Monday, Chief Commissioner Aleksandar Dzhartov, Director of the General Directorate of Fire Safety and Civil Protection, said that the flood situation is gradually normalizing. “Over the past 24 hours, we received 36 alerts related to impacts of weather »»»

A guide called out to endangered golden monkeys with grunts and clicks to signal he posed no threat, a familiar sound in the mist-covered forests of Rwanda ’s Volcanoes National Park. Here in one of Africa's most well-known parks, steep ridges and dense vegetation often obscure even the largest mou»»»

Iran on Monday executed a man convicted of carrying out armed attacks during the nationwide anti-government protests that peaked in January, the judiciary said. Abbas Akbari's is the latest in a string of executions by the authorities after it ramped up hangings in security-related cases after the »»»

SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell more than $5 to two-week lows on Monday, ​as optimism grew that the US and Iran were moving closer to a ‌peace deal, even though they remain at odds over key issues such as blockades on the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures were down $5.09, or 4.9 percent, to $98.45 a»»»

1/11Muslim pilgrims perform evening prayers around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque in Mecca ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. More than 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from abroad for this year’s Hajj, according to Saudi authorities.AP2/11A Muslim pilgrim»»»

One of Japan's most in-demand graphic designers is neither hip nor an artist by training: he’s a septuagenarian security guard who works the graveyard shift at a train station in Tokyo. Shuetsu Sato found his hidden passion when he was asked in 2004 to help travelers navigate the crowded, labyrinth»»»

Israel's military on Monday warned residents of 10 villages, most of them in southern Lebanon, to evacuate their homes ahead of expected strikes against alleged Hezbollah targets. "In light of Hezbollah's violation of the ceasefire agreement, the Israel Defense Forces are compelled to operate again»»»

On the ocean floor near the Galapagos Islands, a submersible controlled by scientists came across a mysterious octopus as blue as the ocean and no bigger than a golf ball. "He's tiny! It's blue!" one excited scientist was recorded as saying when she first caught sight of the cerulean cephalopod on »»»

We extend our sincere congratulations on the occasion of 25 May Africa Day, which marks the 63rd anniversary of the establishment of the African Union and symbolizes the spirit of peace, freedom, unity and solidarity of the African continent. Türkiye, a strategic partner of the African Union, remai»»»

Dubai: Oman’s Civil Aviation Authority has resumed issuing permits for drone operations and aerial sports activities across the Sultanate, according to a statement issued by the authority on Monday. The authority said operating permits for unmanned aerial vehicles, including governmental, commercia»»»

Personnel and military equipment will be transported via the national road and rail networks between May 26 and June 13 in connection with the upcoming tactical live-fire exercise Strike Back 26, the Bulgarian Defence Ministry said on Monday. The exercise will take place at the Koren training area »»»

Australian activists detained by Israel while on a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza have returned home, with organizers alleging abuse, sexual assault, and beatings, that left some detainees in hospital. Israel's prison service has denied the allegations, which Reuters could not independe»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for International Cooperation H E Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad met in Doha yesterday with Head of the Maronite Patriarchal Mission in Washington and Envoy of the Maronite Patriarch to Lebanon, Father Elie Adib Madi. The Minister of State for International Coop»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Environment and Climate Change H E Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Subaie honoured a number of military and security entities in recognition of their efforts in supporting environmental initiatives and activities, as well as their role in supporting national environment»»»

MOSCOW: Two people were killed Monday in Ukrainian strikes on the Russian border regions of Belgorod and Bryansk, local authorities said. “A drone attacked a vehicle in the town of Graivoron,” the authorities of the Belgorod region said in a statement, reporting that “a civilian was killed.” In Bry»»»

Vigevano, Italy: A local election in an industrial city in northern Italy is exposing differences over immigration between governing coalition parties and showing how the country’s rapidly changing social fabric is shaping politics. Surrounded by factories and rice paddies, Vigevano is a city of 62»»»